Jeff Schmuki Vertical Gardens

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Rope Trick For Jackie Windsor. Chia on twisted cotton fabric, irrigation system. 360” x 24” x 24"	detail of Rope Trick For Jackie Windsor. Chia on twisted cotton fabric, irrigation system. 360” x 24” x 24"
Green Wall II chia (Salvia hispanica), bent wood, spandex. Reimagining a vertical garden. Placement of each unit is determined by cracks in the brick wall	Green Wall II detail chia (Salvia hispanica), bent wood, spandex. Reimagining a vertical garden. Placement of each unit is determined by cracks in the brick wall
Chia Curtain 2009 chia, repurposed/recycled products 168 x 130 x 33 inches	ChiaCurtain detail 2009 chia, felt, irrigation system
genAIRator (Rutgers Newark Version) 2011 repuposed commercial products, passive hydroponic system, common houseplants 6 x 12 x 12 Hydroponics is important to the future of any space program. NASA has extensive hydroponics research plans in place, which could benefit current space exploration as well as future long-term colonization of Mars or the moon. Additionally, we have not yet found soil that can support life in space and the logistics of transporting soil via the space shuttles seems impra	ChiaTwists 2008 chia, sponge rubber 9 x 58 x 8 inches
ChiaWall 2008 chia, burlap 8 x 20 feet Chia seeds are a complete protein and contain nearly 3 times the omega 3s and 6s of salmon. Chia also contains a full spectrum of amino acids and are gluten free. I believe Chia is a crop of the future. If we can grow it on a simple ceramic figurine we can grow it anywhere...... There is quite a bit of info on the web and here is a great place to begin: http://www.chiativity.org	ChiaWall 2008 chia, burlap 8 x 20 feet Chia seeds are a complete protein and contain nearly 3 times the omega 3s and 6s of salmon. Chia also contains a full spectrum of amino acids and are gluten free. I believe Chia is a crop of the future. If we can grow it on a simple ceramic figurine we can grow it anywhere...... There is quite a bit of info on the web and here is a great place to begin: http://www.chiativity.org
Solo Exhibition Biggin Gallery, Auburn University Jan 18 - Feb 26, 2010 A cautionary tale....complacency, collusion, and neglect has placed nature on life support. More to come soon.	Solo Exhibition Biggin Gallery, Auburn University Jan 18 - Feb 26, 2010 A cautionary tale....complacency, collusion, and neglect has placed nature on life support. More to come soon.
ChiaSocks chia, nylon, vermicultie 96 x 120 x 24 inches interior/exterior research -- vertical garden	ChiaSocks chia, nylon, vermicultie 96 x 120 x 24 inches interior/exterior research -- vertical garden study XI

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